30 Day Slimdown
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Ok, bfbm done!! It was tough but not as bad as I was expecting. The exercises that killed me when I first did it a few months ago were totally doable this time. I think doing the shred has really made me stronger and gave me more stamina. Oh and I burned 318 cals in 48 mins, not including the cool down(I disconnected the chest strap because I had to lay on my stomach for that one stretch).0
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Well I think I'm a little behind on the schedule...I just competed 1/2 of Day 12 today...have a tight schedule so I was only able to get in 33 mins of the 50 mins of BFBM...I will try and complete it later tonight...or move on to Day 13 NMTZ???0
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Day 13 done! NMTZ...it was really tough for me today. I think because I am working at a waitress now my legs are just pretty tired. I am working every night and are walking non stop for about 6 hours. So by the end of the work out today me legs just hurt so badly! I managed to get through it but oh it was a fight!
Tomorrow is rest day. I'll see how I feel but I might do the P90X stretch DVD again or maybe Yoga or might just be lazy
It seems everyone is on track and is doing well! Keep it up :drinker:0 -
Day 1, July 15th, Shred #1...182 cals
Day 2, July 16th, Shred #1...186 cals
July 17th, Rest day
Day 3, July 18th, NMTZ...437 cals
Day 4, July 19th Shred #1...184 cals
Day 5, July 20th, BFBM...440 cals
July 21st, river tubing 3 hours
Day 6, July 23rd, QTZ...305 cals
Day 7, July 24th, Shred #1 and Warrior Dash in MN (wish me luck)
I'm am feeling really good about results already...the toning is amazing :smokin:
Daisy, I'm a nurse...so, I get what your saying about the legs:ohwell:
Idauria, good calorie burn...3 glasses of wine :drinker:
Spgabby, decide what your goal is: strength or toning and pick the DVD that you need to do to accomplish your goal
Well, HAGD :flowerforyou:0 -
idauria - great that you saw progress!
spgabby86 - could you finish tomorrow and do tomorrow's workout then too??
Daisy - WELL DONE on pushing through, never easy when you are knackered
I did NMTZ tonight as had a load of pizza and really need to burn some off! Checked and am due to do level 2 of the shred and quick NMTZ tomorrow, so I might try and do level 2 and then all of NMTZ again - that should be interesting!! (I don't have my rest day till Thurs this week - that's the only day my friend can go walking!!)0 -
Daisy, I'm a nurse...so, I get what your saying about the legs:ohwell:
Idauria, good calorie burn...3 glasses of wine :drinker:
Spgabby, decide what your goal is: strength or toning and pick the DVD that you need to do to accomplish your goal
Oh I can imagine! My mum is a nurse and it is such a tough job that you're doing! I just try to see my job as additional exercise!0 -
I did NMTZ tonight as had a load of pizza and really need to burn some off! Checked and am due to do level 2 of the shred and quick NMTZ tomorrow, so I might try and do level 2 and then all of NMTZ again - that should be interesting!! (I don't have my rest day till Thurs this week - that's the only day my friend can go walking!!)
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I was bad and had pizza for dinner tonight, but I only had 1 slice which fills me up pretty good anyway. I am usually stuffed after 2 and I didn't want to feel that way and completely eradicate what I did this morning.0 -
idauria - suffice t say you did rather better than I did in only having 2 slices :laugh:
Did the 30 DS level 3 and NMTZ again today. I def don't sweat anywhere near as hard doing NMTZ as I do BFBM. I find the rock start jumps from the final cardio circuit of L3 30DS an absolute killer!! :noway: We are going to a church do this avo - free face painting etc for the kids but also a ree BBQ so I hope that I can keep myself vaguely in check!0 -
idauria - suffice t say you did rather better than I did in only having 2 slices :laugh:
Did the 30 DS level 3 and NMTZ again today. I def don't sweat anywhere near as hard doing NMTZ as I do BFBM. I find the rock start jumps from the final cardio circuit of L3 30DS an absolute killer!! :noway: We are going to a church do this avo - free face painting etc for the kids but also a ree BBQ so I hope that I can keep myself vaguely in check!
I still can't believe that you can do two different videos in one day! That's just plain nuts! Do you do them back to back? Yes, I don't think you sweat as much doing NMTZ because it's not cardio focused like BFBM. I am interested to see how many cals I burn doing NMTZ this week. Yes, those rock star jumps are crazy, but I am getting better at them. Have fun at the bbq today, I am sure you'll do great!0 -
I may be taking a bit of a break, I gave myself plantar fasciitis jogging... I'm not sure how long I should rest yet, or what I should avoid for now. In the meantime, I'll be able to do the Shred it with Weights workout (that I was subbing for the NMTZ, since I don't have that one) and at least do something.0
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collinsky - sorry to hear you are injured. though i don't know what plantar fascilitis is. Is shred it ith weights good? Sounds promising!
idauria - basically, if I have time yes I do them back to back I didn't do both back to back today though, did 30DS around 8am and then NMTZ around 12 pm. I can usually manage to do the shred twice on the trot, but as NMTZ and BFBM are longer one or other of the kids is usually chasing me for something if I do any more than one without taking a break!
My knees are really beginning to suffer which is worrying me a bit - is it likely to be the lunges? Are anyone else's sore?0 -
idauria - basically, if I have time yes I do them back to back I didn't do both back to back today though, did 30DS around 8am and then NMTZ around 12 pm. I can usually manage to do the shred twice on the trot, but as NMTZ and BFBM are longer one or other of the kids is usually chasing me for something if I do any more than one without taking a break!
My knees are really beginning to suffer which is worrying me a bit - is it likely to be the lunges? Are anyone else's sore?
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Kudos to you! I would imagine that all those lunges and squats would be whats bothering your knees, they are pretty hard on the legs. Don't overdo yourself! I definitely need to work out hard tomorrow, I had ribs for lunch today. I am supposed to do the short version of NMTZ but I will probably do the whole thing. Darn calories!0 -
collinsky - sorry to hear you are injured. though i don't know what plantar fascilitis is. Is shred it ith weights good? Sounds promising!
idauria - basically, if I have time yes I do them back to back I didn't do both back to back today though, did 30DS around 8am and then NMTZ around 12 pm. I can usually manage to do the shred twice on the trot, but as NMTZ and BFBM are longer one or other of the kids is usually chasing me for something if I do any more than one without taking a break!
My knees are really beginning to suffer which is worrying me a bit - is it likely to be the lunges? Are anyone else's sore?
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tendon that runs along the bottom of the foot from heel to toe. It's basically like shin splints in the bottom of my foot.
Shred it with Weights is her kettlebell routine, and it's mostly upper body, core, and squats. No jumping jacks. LOL
My knees got pretty bad toward the end of the Shred. I never ever let my knees drift over my toes, but it still was a problem. I had to do the modified version (and didn't even go as low as the modification). I had my husband check my form, and he helped me make some small adjustments. For one thing, I was putting ALL my weight in my heels, to where I could lift my toes without making any difference, and I was keeping my back super straight all the way down. Shifting my weight forward just a tad, so that it was evenly distributed over my feet instead of all in my heels, and allowing my chest to dip forward when I went down made a big difference. You might want to just do a few lunges and squats, and make some small changes like shifting your weight forward or back a bit, to see if there are adjustments that help. Also, taking a few days off and then starting again (for me, I could do the Shred, but skip the lunges and squats entirely for a couple days) -- and ice is your best friend. Heavenly. LOL Hope your knees feel better soon! They're so easily injured.0 -
Hurray Day 15 is done! I can't believe it! Half way there...Unfortunately it looks like this will be the tough part
Even though I have to say that I was a bit scared of the workout today but it went pretty well! Shred L1 seems pretty "easy". By easy I mean for a workout I got through it without too much pain. I am very pleased about that! And I really like the quick NMTZ. So it was a good day today! I have looked on the plan and for now it seems like it is all pretty much as hard as today but have you seen day 28?? It is BFBM + quick NMTZ...That'll be the toughest day I think!
I hope everyone is doing well! Collinsky I am sorry to hear about your injury! I hope you'll get well soon!! :flowerforyou:
Shoppie for you it must have been an easy day today as you're workout like crazy anyway :happy:0 -
NMTZ done! I was only supposed to do the quick version but I thought what the heck I'm going to do the whole thing! My HRM says I burned 277 cals. Prob not enough to work off the half rack of ribs and that slice of pizza though This is going to sound very strange...I wish it would cool off so I could go swimming. We've been having a terrible heatwave here and it's too hot to even swim! My pool water feels more like bathwater...yuck! We even broke the record for the most consecutive days of temps over 100 degrees F. 0
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Day 15 Quick NMTZ and I decided to do 6 week 6 pack Level 2 instead of 30 DS today. It was a killer today after this weekend. While I didnt do a DVD workout ,we went out of town and I walked like crazy all weekend. Eating wasnt so good, but the walking really kept me in check. Everyone have a great Monday!0
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collinsky - that sounds seriously painful!! Any idea how long before it gets better??
idauria - I do exactly the same when it says quick NMTZ and just do it all. I wasn't that keen on it initially but its really grown on me. I feel like I can really tell that I'm improving on some of the strength exercise in particular. circuit 2 with all the ab work then the push-ups at the end still absolutely kills me though! :laugh:
Hit 30 lbs lost today - hooray! I would be ecstatic if I lost another 4 lbs in the second half of this thing, as that would actually take me to target, but that's probably unrealistic. I'll take whatever I can get basically! (I will be shifting my target lower when I get there btw, my current target is to be a healthy weight for my height on the BMI scale)
Its those jumping lunges that have been doing my knee I think (from level 3 of the 30 DS) so I'm swapping to the modified version i.e no jumping. Its hard to keep your form on the nose if you're jumping too I think.
Have done all of NMTZ today, L3 and L2 of the shred for me tomorrow and finally Thurs I have my delayed day off that I should have had on Sun!! Fri and Sat I have BFBM and NMTZ again - is it just me or is the amount of NMTZ really ramped up this week??
Has anyone seen much change in themselves as yet? The biggest changes for me are:
I can actully do some planks on my side (I literally couldn't even do one to start with)
My shoulders are definitly much stronger and cope much better with planks/ walking planks/ travelling planks/ push ups etc - though I do still do all these on my knees rather than full length
I *think* I am seeing more waist definition, though am waiting till the end to measure again0 -
HEY! I do want to but it's not arrived yet, I'll join in on Monday!! xxx0
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shoppie - I hate those jumping lunges too! I try to do as many as I can and then do the rest regular style. I am working my way up to being able to do all of them jumping. They are hard on the legs and knees tho. Congrats on the weight loss! Today is level 3 of the shred for me. I have never really had a problem with the pushups and planks, but yes, I am having a hard time with the side planks. I still have to do the modified version with one leg on the floor. But I am working my way towards the regular version with those too.
Daisy - That's great that you're finding the shred easier now. O gosh, I hadn't even looked at the last week of the plan...yikes! I don't think there's any way I could do even quick trouble zones after doing BFBM! But who knows, maybe by then I will have more stamina. Doubtful though, lol.0 -
Day 16 30 Day Shred Level 2 complete. My DVD kept messing up today, not for sure if its the whole DVD or just Level 2 Circuit 3. May have to do something else in it place.
Shoppie - I am seeing more definition and feeling more toned. I think its NMTZ's. Everyone have a great day!0 -
Ugh, so bummed...I only burned 146 cals doing level 3 of the shred! So far that's the least amt of cals burned. It's interesting to see how many cals each dvd burns. So far BFBM tops at 316, which is what I expected since it's all cardio. I guess all the floor stuff on the other videos lowers the heart rate so less burned. But I do feel like I worked hard. I guess that's what counts.0
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Daisy - That's great that you're finding the shred easier now. O gosh, I hadn't even looked at the last week of the plan...yikes! I don't think there's any way I could do even quick trouble zones after doing BFBM! But who knows, maybe by then I will have more stamina. Doubtful though, lol.
I have printed the schedule out and hang it on my wardrobe and every day I cross out the day I have done. Gives me a great feeling to do that after my workout :happy:
I hope my stamina will improve by then...I might swap it around I thought. Doing quick NMTZ and then BFBM. Only because when I am doing quick NMTZ I usually feel like I can do more but after BFBM I am usually knackered! What do you think? That can't do any harm really could it?0 -
Ugh, so bummed...I only burned 146 cals doing level 3 of the shred! So far that's the least amt of cals burned. It's interesting to see how many cals each dvd burns. So far BFBM tops at 316, which is what I expected since it's all cardio. I guess all the floor stuff on the other videos lowers the heart rate so less burned. But I do feel like I worked hard. I guess that's what counts.
I am surprised about that. I was just thinking about the calories while working out. I also thought the burn for BFBM would be higher. I have read a few times that it burns about 500 cals. It certainly feels like it should :happy:
As you said we are working hard and that matters really doesn't it!0 -
Hit 30 lbs lost today - hooray! I would be ecstatic if I lost another 4 lbs in the second half of this thing, as that would actually take me to target, but that's probably unrealistic. I'll take whatever I can get basically! (I will be shifting my target lower when I get there btw, my current target is to be a healthy weight for my height on the BMI scale)
Has anyone seen much change in themselves as yet? The biggest changes for me are:
I can actully do some planks on my side (I literally couldn't even do one to start with)
My shoulders are definitly much stronger and cope much better with planks/ walking planks/ travelling planks/ push ups etc - though I do still do all these on my knees rather than full length
I *think* I am seeing more waist definition, though am waiting till the end to measure again
Well done on the loss! 30lbs is amazing!! How long did that take you if you don't mind me asking? I am sure you could come close to 4lbs in the last 15 days. You are doing so well and working so hard so it won't be long till it comes off!
I can definitely see a difference in myself. My belly and waist look slimmer. At the 10 day mark I did a little before and after picture for myself and I can really see a difference! It is my weigh in day tomorrow. I am nervous and I don't feel any slimmer really compared to last week. We will see. Wish me luck...0 -
Daisy - That's great that you're finding the shred easier now. O gosh, I hadn't even looked at the last week of the plan...yikes! I don't think there's any way I could do even quick trouble zones after doing BFBM! But who knows, maybe by then I will have more stamina. Doubtful though, lol.
I have printed the schedule out and hang it on my wardrobe and every day I cross out the day I have done. Gives me a great feeling to do that after my workout :happy:
I hope my stamina will improve by then...I might swap it around I thought. Doing quick NMTZ and then BFBM. Only because when I am doing quick NMTZ I usually feel like I can do more but after BFBM I am usually knackered! What do you think? That can't do any harm really could it?
I like your idea of hanging up the schedule and crossing off the days. I just pull it up on the computer to see where I'm at but sometimes I forget what day I am on. Maybe I'll print it up and start crossing off the days too. I don't think it matters what order you do the workouts. Yeah, I totally get you on BFBM. I am so done after that one. That's why I can't see doing anything else after that.0 -
Ugh, so bummed...I only burned 146 cals doing level 3 of the shred! So far that's the least amt of cals burned. It's interesting to see how many cals each dvd burns. So far BFBM tops at 316, which is what I expected since it's all cardio. I guess all the floor stuff on the other videos lowers the heart rate so less burned. But I do feel like I worked hard. I guess that's what counts.
I am surprised about that. I was just thinking about the calories while working out. I also thought the burn for BFBM would be higher. I have read a few times that it burns about 500 cals. It certainly feels like it should :happy:
As you said we are working hard and that matters really doesn't it!
I think every person burns a different amount of cals and it depends on how much you have to lose. I don't really have much, I'm more interested in toning up and losing the belly flab. But it's still disappointing in seeing 146 when it feels like I am working hard!0 -
Ugh, so bummed...I only burned 146 cals doing level 3 of the shred! So far that's the least amt of cals burned. It's interesting to see how many cals each dvd burns. So far BFBM tops at 316, which is what I expected since it's all cardio. I guess all the floor stuff on the other videos lowers the heart rate so less burned. But I do feel like I worked hard. I guess that's what counts.
That's because your cardiovascular system is getting stronger and more efficient...it's actually a good thing 0 -
I hope my stamina will improve by then...I might swap it around I thought. Doing quick NMTZ and then BFBM. Only because when I am doing quick NMTZ I usually feel like I can do more but after BFBM I am usually knackered! What do you think? That can't do any harm really could it?
I think the rationale is to have the stamina to get thru BFBM and then taper to QTZ...but, you should do what works for you...I happen to like BFBM and loath NMTZ....I tolerate QTZ since I alternate evens and odds...good luck0 -
Day 1, July 15th, Shred #1...182 cals
Day 2, July 16th, Shred #1...186 cals
July 17th, Rest day
Day 3, July 18th, NMTZ...437 cals
Day 4, July 19th Shred #1...184 cals
Day 5, July 20th, BFBM...440 cals
July 21st, river tubing 3 hours
Day 6, July 23rd, QTZ...305 cals
July 24th, Warrior Dash in MN...500 cals
July 25th, Rest day, WD was killer (Shred 1, 2, 3 combined)
Day 7, July 26th, plan to Shred #1...150 cals
When I hit day 15, I'll remeasure and hope to lose some rotten inches0 -
Ugh, so bummed...I only burned 146 cals doing level 3 of the shred! So far that's the least amt of cals burned. It's interesting to see how many cals each dvd burns. So far BFBM tops at 316, which is what I expected since it's all cardio. I guess all the floor stuff on the other videos lowers the heart rate so less burned. But I do feel like I worked hard. I guess that's what counts.
That's because your cardiovascular system is getting stronger and more efficient...it's actually a good thing
So does that mean as your heart gets stronger you burn less calories?0
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